August 2016 Volume 36, Issue 8
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Taking it slow
We test drive Volvo’s new I-Shift with crawler gears, for applications in which even 1 mph is just too fast.
Get’em young
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How does the trucking industry attract more young technicians? These kids have the answers.
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Tesla co-founder Ian Wright discusses a new electric drivetrain for heavy-duty garbage trucks.
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Charged up
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Ontario introduces landmark training requirements for entry-level drivers
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO It’s official. Beginning July 1, 2017, Ontario drivers who want to take the Class A road test will first be required to successfully complete a mandatory entry-level training course. The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is applauding the June 28 announcement made by the province’s transportation minister, Steven Del Duca, who the association said made good on a commitment shortly after becoming minister in 2014, three years after the OTA first proposed the measure to the provincial government. “By being the first jurisdiction in Canada to introduce mandatory entry-level training for tractor-trailer drivers, Ontario is leading the way in further improving highway safety and helping the industry ensure it has an adequate supply of consistently trained, quality new drivers in the future,” said OTA CEO David Bradley, who stood with the minister at the announcement in Brampton. “This is a game-changer. The days of basically being able to walk in off the street and take the tractor-trailer test with no training whatsoever are over.” Continued on page 9
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This sky-blue 2005 Pete 379 was one of the attractions in Clifford, Ont.
Classics rock Clifford More than 250 vintage trucks were on display at the Great Lakes Truck Club’s annual truck show in Clifford By James Menzies CLIFFORD, ONTARIO About 260 classic trucks from all over Ontario and beyond rolled into Rotary Park in Clifford, Ont. over the Canada Day weekend. After a soggy, chilly Canada Day, the weather improved and the chrome glistened under the July sun over the remainder of the weekend. Even the rain on July 1 didn’t dampen spirits, according to Great Lakes Truck Club show coordinator Chris Hall. “It’s kind of funny, antique and classic guys are kind of weird,” Hall joked with Truck News on July 2. “The weather doesn’t affect them. It’s a specific event, so they know they’re coming out to it. Yesterday the trucks rolled in here all day, rain or shine, and nobody was miserable.” The truck turnout was slightly higher than last year’s level, with many first-time trucks on display. The show covers a broad spectrum from ancient cabovers in original condition to fully restored classic-style conventionals. There is no judging at the event, differentiating it from other truck shows. “This show, bar-none, is a meet-and-greet,” Hall explained. “This is the only show where guys can walk around and if a guy has driven truck for a good part of his life, he may see 12 people he knows. You see a lot of chit-chatting.
We bring back the spirit of the old Ontario truck show.” While no prizes are awarded, the owners certainly demonstrated a lot of pride in their rides and most of the trucks were polished till gleaming. The feature brand this year was Freightliner, with about 50 trucks occupying the popular Freightliner Corral. Hall said Freightliner has a strong following of enthusiasts in Ontario.
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